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Gokayama Onsen Akaokan

Ryokan

Nishiakao-cho 396-1

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
13 mentions

Breakfast & Dinner provided is exceptional

Breakfast and dinner was superb

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Also common areas were very cold in winter, but rooms were warm

A perfect getaway in the mountains amidst the traditional Gassho homes, this Ons…

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Both breakfast and Dinner are served with beef, this part might need to inform t…

Onsen Great breakfast Friendly staff at the reception

Great location
4 mentions

Lovely ryokan with onsen in a stunning location

Room, location of the hotel, the breakfast, onsen everything was amazing

Clean rooms
1 mentions

The facilities are old but clean

Parking available
1 mentions

The parking lot is just opposite Akaokan

Overview

At Akaokan, guests can relax in the spacious public hot-spring baths and visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated a 20-minute drive away. Village housings feature Ainokura Gassho-style architecture. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. JR Johana Train Station is a 30-minute drive away. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with Japanese futon bedding, or in rooms with a tatami area, which feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Western beds. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. Bath towels and bath amenities are provided. A souvenir shop is available for guests to purchase local gifts and drink vending machines are on-site. The front desk provides photocopying services. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Akaokan Ryokan is a 5-minute free shuttle ride from Suganuma Historic Village. Nishi-Akao Bus Stop is the closest bus stop, situated beside Akaokan Ryokan. Tour buses from Shirakawa-go to JR Takaoka Station depart 5 times a day.

Traveller reviews

D

Dickson

family_with_children

April 12, 2026

10

Breakfast & Dinner provided is exceptional. You will get to experience original serving of a Japanese style full course meal. Both breakfast and Dinner are served with beef, this part might need to inform the staff there for those who do not take beef. Onsen bath is nice too.

S

Siddharth

extended_group

March 22, 2026

9

Good

Onsen Great breakfast Friendly staff at the reception

K

Kamarul Mahadir

couple

February 27, 2026

8

Authentic Japanese stay experience

Breakfast and dinner was superb!

G

Greg

couple

January 28, 2026

7

Lovely ryokan and good value, meals excellent

Lovely ryokan with onsen in a stunning location. Food is excellent, staff were absolutely lovely. The facilities are old but clean. Also common areas were very cold in winter, but rooms were warm

M

misha

couple

January 20, 2026

5

It's an average stay facility. Not worth the price.

Bfast was good. The bus stop was right in front of the hotel

M

Maha

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

A perfect getaway in the mountains amidst the traditional Gassho homes, this Onsen beat all our expectations from the immaculately prepared Japanese room with Tatamis, to the steamy onsen, to the incredible service of the staff when serving their home cooked 10 course + menu which was a complete surprise, both for breakfast and dinner, all with fresh ingredients.

M

micky

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

8

Firstly i want to thank the lady who help me communicate with the world heritage and i got back my lost and found wallet.Awesome place to have stay if you want to stay away from the tourist stay crowd. Dinner and breakfast was super awesome!

A

Aeron Jason

family_with_children

December 29, 2025

9

Facilities, food and rooms

A

ashish

family_with_children

December 29, 2025

10

Room, location of the hotel, the breakfast, onsen everything was amazing

L

Lee

extended_group

December 21, 2025

9

Excellent!

Excellent dinner and breakfast. The parking lot is just opposite Akaokan. There is a big traditional Jap hut is just opp too which provided visit to the interior of the hut with English speaking guide.

M

Matthias

couple

December 14, 2025

10

The dinner and breakfast were amazing, the room was big with a tatami room attached

Breakfast was amazing

N

Neha

couple

December 9, 2025

9

This Ryokan is a hidden gem on the road between Kanazawa and Shirakawa. The meals were absolutely fabulous, and the vicinity to the less touristy Gas’s-Ho villages was super nice! There are some gender separated Onsen on the property though the water was crazy hot! A hidden bonus was the Gass-ho house across the street. It is a great house to explore, and you receive great interpretation in English. We learnt so much, and ate so much :)

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WT

couple

November 21, 2025

10

A Gem in Gokayama

Conveniently located within short drive to explore Gokayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho villages. The tatami room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast and dinner were sumptuous and delicious. Staff were friendly though not well versed in English but managed to communicate via Google Translate.

J

Jonathan

extended_group

November 11, 2025

10

A lovely restful retreat. The host was amazing and incredibly helpful with suggesting places to stay and making sure we

Away from the bustle of the city.

M

Margarita

couple

November 8, 2025

8

Great stay with delicious meals and friendly staff

We really enjoyed our stay, the whole experience was wonderful. The room was spacious, well-equipped, and featured a private toilet and bathroom. Both dinner and breakfast, included in the rate, were delicious and truly part of the overall experience. The staff were polite and friendly, making us feel very welcome.

S

Guest

couple

November 3, 2025

5

It's an average stay facility. Not worth the price.

Bfast was good. The bus stop was right in front of the hotel

S

Guest

family_with_children

October 28, 2025

10

A perfect getaway in the mountains amidst the traditional Gassho homes, this Onsen beat all our expectations from the immaculately prepared Japanese room with Tatamis, to the steamy onsen, to the incredible service of the staff when serving their home cooked 10 course + menu which was a complete surprise, both for breakfast and dinner, all with fresh ingredients.

J

Joyce

couple

September 10, 2025

9

Traditional ryokan

Breakfast and dinner provided were sumptuous and delicious. Onsen area is modest without a view. We took the room with attached bath and toilet. Which was on the first floor. So all's good. Our bedding was removed while we were at breakfast even though we locked the door. Probably a cultural thing so just to note. Opposite was iwase house, which is great for a visit.

N

Nicolo

couple

July 22, 2025

6

The location was really good, positioned strategically close to the main attractions of the area including Ainokura and Ogimachi. The food was quite good too.

J

Jonathan

family_with_children

May 21, 2025

10

We had a great time!

The staff were great and made our stay feel personalised. The "home cooked meal" was a full kaiseki dinner and breakfast, including lovingly prepared meals for the children. Location was great - away from the main crowds at Shirakawa-Go, and just across from Iwase House, the largest Gass-Ho in the region, where we spent some time exploring (owner gave an English-speaking tour). Easy drive either south to Shirakawa-Go, or north to the quieter (but smaller) villages of Ainokura and Suganuma.

Facilities

Activities

Hot spring bath, Public Bath

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Vending machine (drinks), Fax/photocopying

Japanese-Style Room

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an en suite bathroom. Yukata robes are provided for all guests.

Max 5 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Room with Tatami Area

Features Western-style beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom. Yukata robes are provided for all guests.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are kindly requested to indicate the mode of transport to the property at the time of booking. If arriving by bus, please inform which bus stop you will be taking the ride from. The free shuttle to and from Suganuma Historic Village is available between 09:00-16:00. To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking. Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box. Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details. Special meals for children 12 years of age and younger can be arranged at an extra cost.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:15 AM

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